Shockwave Therapy
Break Through Chronic Pain
For chronic pain sufferers. 60% improvement often seen within 3 visits. Drug-free, surgery-free, fast results.
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Conditions & Symptoms
Common Presentations We See at The Roots
Each person and case is different, but these are the conditions and symptoms we most commonly see patients asking about in relation to shockwave therapy.
Symptoms
Benefits
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
Fast Improvement
Most patients see significant improvement within the first three visits. Shockwave jumpstarts healing in tissue that has stalled for months or years.
Drug-Free & Surgery-Free
No incisions, no injections, no anesthesia, no downtime. You leave each session and go right back to your day.
Addresses the Root Cause
Shockwave breaks down scar tissue, stimulates new blood vessel growth, and reactivates stalled healing — it is not just pain management.
Pairs With Other Care
Shockwave is most effective when combined with chiropractic and other therapies to address both structural and soft-tissue issues.
What It Is
How Shockwave Therapy Works
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) delivers focused acoustic pressure waves to targeted areas of pain and tissue dysfunction. These waves trigger the body's natural healing response — increasing blood flow, stimulating new cell growth, and breaking down calcifications and scar tissue that contribute to chronic pain.
The care is applied externally to the skin over the affected area. Sessions are brief, typically lasting just a few minutes per care zone. There are no incisions, no injections, and no anesthesia required. You can return to your normal activities immediately after each session.
We often pair shockwave therapy with corrective chiropractic care and other services at our office to address both the structural and soft-tissue components of chronic pain. This integrated approach allows us to target the problem from multiple angles for compounded results.
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Who It's For
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
- Chronic pain that has not responded to other care
- Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
- Peripheral neuropathy and nerve pain
- Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff issues
- Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and tendinopathies
- Stubborn muscle knots and trigger points
What to Expect
Your Shockwave Therapy Experience
Evaluation & Diagnosis
We begin with a thorough evaluation to determine the source of your pain and whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your condition. This may include a physical exam, nerve scans, and a review of your health history.
Targeted Care
A handheld applicator delivers focused acoustic waves to the affected area. The intensity is adjusted based on your comfort and the care zone. Sessions are brief — typically just a few minutes per area.
No Downtime
You can return to your daily activities right after care. Some patients experience mild soreness in the supported area, which is a normal part of the healing response and typically resolves within a day or two.
Progressive Improvement
Improvement is cumulative across sessions. Your care plan will outline how many sessions are recommended based on your specific condition and goals.
Pairs Well With
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients describe the sensation as a rapid tapping or pulsing on the care area. Some areas may be more sensitive than others, but the intensity can be adjusted to your comfort level. Treatments typically last just a few minutes per area, and any discomfort subsides quickly after the session.
Most care protocols involve a series of sessions, typically scheduled once or twice per week. The exact number depends on your specific condition, its severity, and how your body responds. Many patients report noticeable improvement within the first few visits.
No. Shockwave therapy is non-invasive and requires no downtime. You can return to your normal activities immediately after each session. Some patients may experience mild soreness in the supported area for a day or two, which is a normal part of the healing response.
Shockwave therapy and chiropractic care complement each other well. Chiropractic addresses spinal alignment and nervous system function, while shockwave targets soft tissue — breaking down scar tissue, stimulating blood flow, and accelerating healing. Used together, they address both the structural and soft-tissue components of chronic pain.
What shockwave therapy looks like
Real visits, real tools.
Precision over pressure — care that addresses the cause.
Precision over pressure — care that addresses the cause.
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Carly — patient care that feels like family.
Precision over pressure.
Precision over pressure — care that addresses the cause.
Precision over pressure — care that addresses the cause.
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